Host Andrew Urquhart is joined by John Cowan to discuss how to be a better grandparent without undermining the parents doing the hard daily work. Cowan reflects on how grandparents often soften with age, enjoying "all care, no responsibility" moments with grandchildren, while needing to take seriously the discipline, safety and diet standards their own children now uphold.



Cowan argues the key to a lasting relationship with grandchildren is respect: backing children's parenting choices rather than allying with grandkids against them, and asking what advice or resources parents are already using before offering opinions. He contends modern parents are, in general, more intentional and better resourced than previous generations, and warns that an attitude of "I've done this before, I know best" is the biggest threat to grandparents staying closely involved in their grandchildren's lives.



Tune into Thoughts & Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.

For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.

Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

Host Andrew Urquhart is joined by John Cowan to discuss how to be a better grandparent without undermining the parents doing the hard daily work. Cowan reflects on how grandparents often soften with age, enjoying "all care, no responsibility" moments with grandchildren, while needing to take seriously the discipline, safety and diet standards their own children now uphold. Cowan argues the key to a lasting relationship with grandchildren is respect: backing children's parenting choices rather than allying with grandkids against them, and asking what advice or resources parents are already using before offering opinions. He contends modern parents are, in general, more intentional and better resourced than previous generations, and warns that an attitude of "I've done this before, I know best" is the biggest threat to grandparents staying closely involved in their grandchildren's lives. Tune into Thoughts &amp; Comments from 10:00am - 2:00pm on the Rhema Media App.For more from the show, visit the <a href="https://www.rhema.co.nz/listen-on-demand/video-podcast/thoughts-and-comments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thoughts &amp; Comments</a> page at rhema.co.nz.Produced using AI tools under human supervision.

Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts & Comments Podcast

Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience, chatting with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience, chatting with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.